In the mystery, you’ll assume that you are helping with a simulated flight to Mars. In this simulation, four “bionauts” are sealed into identical pods containing plants, animals, and water. The goal is for them to survive for six months without getting any additional water, food, or air from outside. Your role is to monitor conditions in each pod. Sound boring? It won’t be after the oxygen mysteriously starts to run out!

Can You Apply It?

With the links below, learn more about the power of reasoning and how it is used to solve mysteries both in science and in real life. Then answer the following questions.